Ex-CJ Maraga blasts Ruto government, declares 2027 presidential bid
Maraga argued that corruption denies citizens essential services and opportunities, despite the country having sufficient resources...
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced his intention to run for the 2027 presidential bid, delivering a scathing critique of the current Ruto administration and its handling of corruption.
- Maraga accused the government of turning the country into a "full-blown criminal enterprise", facilitating the theft of public resources.
- He stated that Kenya loses approximately Sh3 billion daily due to corruption and mismanagement.
- The former Chief Justice and leader of the United Green Movement (UGM) party warned of the nation losing its constitutional and moral direction.
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